Food truck visits campus

September 22 2020 CAMPUS 5

North Texas Food Bank is a lifeline for students

Damon Craig Special Projects

The North Texas Food Bank is back once again, serving students and the community alike, six months into the pandemic. The NTFB is working with Dallas College, deploying food trucks to different campuses where students and community members can receive provisions from 8 to 11 a.m. on designated days. “Dates are scheduled one month at a time,” said Kelly Sonnanstine, program services coordinator with the Office of Student Life and Engagement. “So be sure to check back for updates as we progress through the semester.”

While food truck distributions are nothing new to the Richland campus, the process has changed. Regarding such things as protocol, limitations and what you will need in order to participate, here’s what to expect.

“The entire process is vehicle driven and service begins at 8 a.m., so the wait time depends on when they arrive,” Sonnanstine said. “Cars will follow a predetermined track/ route and, at some point, they will encounter an NTFB volunteer.”

Sonnanstine said recipients will be asked to fill out a form that indicates household income and the number of persons needing food. Having a pen available is encouraged but golf pencils will also be available. “They fill out the form and place it face-up on the dash of the car,” she said.

Further down the line, another volunteer will take pictures of the forms on the dash culminating with a third volunteer who will write a number with lines and dots on the windshield.

“This is an indication used for the next step in the process,” she said.

“Once you get up to the loading area they will pull the car up as far as they are directed. Then a bunch of volunteers will load up the vehicle with food,” she said.

Normally, recipients will receive canned goods and produce and occasionally refrigerated items.

“All the food is prepackaged so they don’t get to pick and choose like we used to do on campus,” she said.

Sonnanstine also said that recipients should have a mask with them in case they need to talk to someone.

She said the amount in the distribution is determined “based on how many people are in the household,” but assures that it should “be enough for at least one week.”

In terms of turn out, Carol Castillo, program services coordinator with Connections, said, “The NTFB food truck is open to all students as well as community members so turn out is usually pretty high.”

Castillo said the last food truck at Richland was on Aug. 17 and noted that 367 households were served.

Volunteers are always needed to help

Photo courtesy Meg Fullwod

Isra Qureshi, left, and Ferdinando Castro Gonzalez, front, and other Richland students help load cars during the NTFB food distribution event Aug. 27. distribute the food. Requirements are as follows: •You must wear closed-toe shoes that are comfortable for walking. •We will also be in the direct sun so make sure to wear sunscreen or bring a hat. •You need to bring your own water or refreshment if you think you will need them. •You must wear a mask. •Dress for the weather.

For more information on how to become a volunteer, visit http://dcccd.ntfb.volunteerhub. com/

Food pantry times and dates

•Thursday, Sept. 17th @ Cedar Valley •Tuesday, Sept. 22nd @ Mountain View •Thursday, Sept. 24th @ Richland- Main Campus •Thursday, Oct.. 1st @ Brookhaven •Thursday, Oct. 8th @ Richland- Garland Campus •Tuesday, Oct. 15th @ El Centro- West Campus

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Tropical Storm Beta spurs hurricane worries for Texas

An exceptionally busy Atlantic hurricane Tropical Storm Beta was brewing in the Gulf season is churning along the Texas coast as of Mexico, 305 miles (495 kilometers) eastthe region prepares for a tropical storm that’s southeast of Corpus Christi, Texas, and 245 forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before miles (395 kilometers) south of Lake Charles, breaching its shores in the week ahead. Louisiana, the U.S. National Hurricane Center

Both the city of Galveston and Galveston said in an advisory. The system was forecast to County issued voluntary evacuation orders become a hurricane on Sept. 20 and triggered Sept. 19 ahead of Tropical Storm Beta. Mayor a tropical storm warning from Port Aransas, Pro Tem Craig Brown said in a statement that Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana. high tides and up to 10 inches of expected In Lake Charles, Louisiana, where thourainfall would leave roads impassable, espesands of people remain without power more Photo The Associated Press cially along the city’s west end and low-lying than three weeks after Hurricane Laura Satellite image of the storm on Sept. 19. areas. slammed into the coast, there are concerns of magnitude that we saw with that.” Imelda,

County Judge Mark Henry said his concern that Beta could super-soak the region once which struck southeast Texas in 2019, was is also based on rising waters creating a storm again. Up to 20 inches of rain (15 centimeters) one of the wettest cyclones on record. Harvey surge and that a mandatory evacuation is not is possible in some parts of the area, Donald — which dumped more than 50 inches (127 expected. Jones, a National Weather Service meteorolocentimeters) of rain on Houston in 2017.

“If you can survive in your home for three gist based in Lake Charles, said in a Saturday However, if the storm ends up moving a bit or four days without power and electricbriefing. slower than what’s being forecast now, rainity, which we’re not even sure that’s going “A lot of people have been saying, ‘Is this fall totals could be even higher than 20 inches, to happen, you’re OK,” Henry said. “If it’s going to be like Harvey? Is this going to be Jones said. uncomfortable or you need life support equiplike Imelda?’” Jones said. “We’re not talking To read the full story visit richlandstudentmement, maybe go somewhere else.” about rainfall totals yet that are on the orders dia.com

Some supplies may not be IncludED

Reagan Davis Staff Writer

Dallas College students have reported issues with accessing and receiving their eBooks through Follett’s online bookstore. Follett and RedShelf announced an expanded partnership over the summer to improve the learning experience for staff and students and eliminate any complications within the bookstore.

Dallas Chancellor, Joe May, addressed the distribution problems in a districtwide email on Sept. 10.

“While we know new programs like IncludeEd this can initially present difficulties, we should also remember that this is the highest percentage of student in our history who have learning materials this early in the semester,” May said.

According to May, 97.8% of Dallas College students, some 78,000 students, have received their e-learning m a t e r i a l s online or through shipments. Meanwhile, 2% still have not, which is mainly due to delayed lab kids, books being out of print or out of stock from the publisher.

RedShelf will now be the primary delivery platform for all digital course materials for Follett campus locations nationwide. Their goal for the expanded partnership is to be implemented over the course of the next academic year and will focus on providing more frictionless access to both eBooks and courseware through digital access codes sold in-store and through direct delivery via the Follett ACCESS program.

RedShelf CEO and co-founder, Greg Fenton, explains RedShelf’s mission and how they plan to enhance students educational learning experience through technology.

“RedShelf’s mission has always been about improving education through technology,” said Greg Fenton. “Now more than ever, the industry is feeling the impact that digital learning resources have on student accessibility and affordability, business and learning continuity, and operational efficiency.”

This predicament has directly affected Dallas College students and how they complete assignments for classes. Barbara Gandica Martinez, a Dallas College student and Design Editor for the Richland Chronicle, says her initial experience with IncludED was positive. “I think that the

I n c l u d E D program has a lot of potentials. This semester, I have definitely saved at least $200 on school supplies and textbooks, if not more. The Red Shelf program used to read the textbooks works [fine] for me. It is very convenient to have my textbooks in one place rather than scattered around on different publisher websites,” Gandica said.

Gandica said that IncludED definitely has it benefits but soon learned that it also has nuisances as well that were difficult to work around. “The program needs some improvements. For instance, there should be better communication with students when the supplies are going to arrive. I am currently taking a Biology class. When my molecular model arrived in the mail, I had no idea what the package contained. To be honest, I was kind of nervous about opening it since I had not purchased anything online recently, so I was not expecting to get any packages. I would have appreciated an email or text notifying me that I had a package coming. Without prior notice, there is no way for me to know if the package got lost in the mail or if it still is coming my way in a timely matter,” Gandica said.

Other students have also reported having the same issues with receiving books and items they did not order, they simply appeared at their address without any notifications saying that IncludED had done so.

“I remember being fairly surprised when I opened my package and saw a book I had not yet purchased for class. I had the book saved to my Wishlist in the bookstore and I thought that maybe they saw it and decided to deliver my book for free, but after researching and talking to other students I realized that it was definitely a problem. Although it worked out for me what if I had already bought the book, I would have paid for the same book only to have one delivered for free. IncludED needs to have notifications in place so that students can be aware of what books are being delivered to their home, even though it was a nice surprise the situation could have turned out a lot worse,” said Dallas College student Damian Hampton.

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September 22, 2020

Athletes demand social justice

Photo The Associated Press Cowboys defensive lineman Dontari Poe kneels during the national anthem before a game against the Rams on Sept. 13.

Angela Ly

Managing Editor

After half a year, Breonna Taylor’s family can finally say they received some justice, at least monetarily. On Sept. 16, the city of Louisville agreed to pay $12 million in retributions to Taylor’s family, according to The Associated Press. Despite this, her family continues to grieve over her death. Her mother stressed this as just the beginning of her pursuit of justice regarding her daughter’s death.

“We must not lose focus on what the real job is, and with that being said, it’s time to move forward with the criminal charges, because she deserves that and much more,” said Tamika Palmer, Taylor’s mother.

Despite what some would call a victory, the “Black Lives Matter” social justice movement continues to ensue. Major league athletes are taking to social media platforms with many players rallying against racial injustice and police brutality, and their associations are standing behind them.

Four years after former 49ers Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem, the NFL has now apologized for not supporting their peaceful protest.

“The NFL stands with the Black community, the players, clubs and fans,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “Confronting recent systemic racism with tangible and productive steps is absolutely essential. We will not relent in our work.”

For the NFL’s 101st season, there will be two new slogans inscribed at their end zones: “It Takes All of Us” and “End Racism.” The NFL season kicked off with a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. Despite being on opposing teams, an apparent coalition formed prior to the game.

The Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem and the Chiefs remained on the field. The Texans were greeted by a succession of boos when they took the field, which continued as they locked arms with their opponents creating a line that stretched from one end zone to the other as they took a moment of silence.

According to AP, the NFL has allowed players to wear helmet and cap decals honoring victims of racism and/or police brutality this season, similar to the NBA’s allowance of BLM phrases on their jerseys.

The NBA has been a prominent pillar of the BLM movement, boycotting games in late August after the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Blake was shot seven times and is now partially paralyzed. The incident sparked public unrest and protests in Kenosha.

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World Series to be held at the Globe Life Field

The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington as part of an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association. It’s the first time the sport’s championship will be played entirely at one site since 1944. As part of the “bubble” agreement, finalized Sept. 15, the Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series will played at the park in an effort to minimize exposure to the coronavirus. - The Associated Press

UPCOMING EVENTS

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September 22

National Voter Registration Day

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1 to 2 p.m. Dating during a pandemic Dallas College Health and Wellness TEAMS: https://tinyurl. com/HealthFall20

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September 23

2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Journalism Speaker Series John Daniels/Service Learning

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September 24

8 to 11 a.m.

North Texas Food Bank drivethrough distribution event Richland Campus

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September 28

10 a.m. to noon

Flu shot clinic

Yegua Hall, Room Y105 By appointment only

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September 29

8 to 9:30 p.m.

First Presidential Debate President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden Moderator: Chris Wallace (Fox News)

C-SPAN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC live streams and on YouTube and Twitter

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